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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2026-2027

Module ENGG1001: Electronic and Electrical Systems 1

Department: Global Wuhan

ENGG1001: Electronic and Electrical Systems 1

Type Tied Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2026/2027 Module Cap None. Location Other
Tied to H217
Tied to H317
Tied to H517
Tied to H717

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • This module provides a working knowledge of circuit theory, basic analogue circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism and digital systems.
  • It shows how the material covered fits into the wider engineering context.

Content

  • Fundamentals of circuit theory and equivalent circuits
  • Basic electronic circuits
  • Fundamentals of electric and magnetic fields and their application in electrical machines
  • Basic operation of digital systems
  • Problem sheets

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • An understanding of DC and AC circuits and their analysis methods.
  • An understanding of electromagnetism and electrostatics.
  • Basic understanding of interfacing with digital systems.
  • AHEP Learning Outcomes (Professional Accreditation): In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
  • C1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).
  • C2. Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (exam assessed).
  • C3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed (exam assessed).
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Solution of problems involving electronic and electrical circuits.
Key Skills:
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
  • General problem solving skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The module content is delivered in lectures and is reinforced by problem sheets.
  • A single examination covers all of the lecture material.
  • Related Laboratory Work: The following Laboratory Classes (assessed as part of ENGG1007 Engineering Practice 1a) relate to this module:
  • E11/12 Electronic Measurement Fundamentals
  • E13 Digital Circuit Design
  • E14 Electrical Machines

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours Attendance Monitored
Lectures 80 8 per week 1 hour 80
Self-Directed Study 120
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
On Campus Written Examination 2.5 hours 100%

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment is provided by means of compulsory formative problem sheets.


■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.